Product Features

Own the moment with the blazingly quick Nikon 1 J4. Fast, light, and solidly built, this portable system camera delivers quality performance and effortless handling.

Offering a powerful combination of acclaimed technology, extraordinary speed, and hassle-free operation, the Nikon 1 J4 leaves nothing to chance. Whether you want to record your baby’s first steps or the explosive action of a photo finish, Nikon’s world-renowned EXPEED processing engine, plus an 18.4-megapixel CMOS sensor and rapid autofocus system, capture every look, wink, and heartbeat. The super responsive touchscreen lets you do everything with a tap or a finger swipe, and built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect, share, and create on the go.

The J4’s compact, stylish frame possesses the everyday convenience we all crave in today’s on-the-go world. You’ll never miss a moment of the action with an unparalleled shooting speed of 20 frames per second with autofocus that is faster than even a D-SLR camera. With the J4 by your side, you can confidently take shots that are sure to impress.

Images that surpass your expectations

Shoot exceptionally high-quality shots with the J4’s newly developed 18.4 megapixel CX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4A image-processing engine. Plus, take sharper, clearer photos at night with a wide range of ISO sensitivities ranging from ISO 160 to 6400 in Auto mode. The J4 has also been designed without an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) sensor to improve the detail and precision of the images you capture.

Blazing fast to keep up with you

The J4 features a super high-speed autofocus (AF) CMOS sensor and the world’s fastest continuous shooting frame rate*1 of 20 frames per second (with autofocus) and up to around 60 frames per second. It’s all you need to get the shots you desire, at the exact moment the opportunity arises.

Always at your fingertips

The J4 boasts a touch-panel control with simple and intuitive functions, so you can spend more time crafting your images and less time navigating the settings. In addition, the Quick Menu function can be used in both shooting and playback modes, while the enhanced Feature Menu includes new options for quick setting changes.

Share your captures on the spot

Send your photos and videos*2 directly from your camera to a smartphone or tablet with the J4’s built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Simply download the free Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility app available at the App Store and Google Play to make the transfer right away.

*2 Wireless transfer of videos is available only on Android OS.

Let the camera do all the work

The J4 comes with creative features that assist you in quickly locating the appropriate settings, so you can focus on taking quality photos. Creative Palette is an intelligent touch screen system that allows you to make changes such as image colour, brightness and saturation with just a simple movement of the finger in a ring-like motion. Creative Mode enables simple editing such as portrait enhancement, fine-tuning ISO sensitivity, cross-processing and a toy camera effect – giving more options to stretch your imagination.

Small and mighty

The J4 is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in its class, weighing only 232g (including battery and microSD memory card) and measuring 99.5mm (width) x 60mm (height) x 28.5mm (depth). With its compact design, the J4 is ideal for those who are always on the move, yet refuse to compromise on speed and quality. The J4 is available in four vivid colours – white, black, silver and orange – all finished with a brilliant metallic texture.

Movies that will move you

Capture the action and drama of life with the J4’s superior continuous AF performance and ability to shoot Full HD movies at 1080/60p. To dial up the drama or suspense, turn to slow motion HD movie recording for more impactful scenes. You’ll be spoilt for choice with new Advanced Movie Functions such as “Jump cut”, “Fast motion” and “4-second movie” that pushes the boundaries of your creativity further. If you are looking to capture still images from your movie, use Auto Image Capture to automatically save up to 20 shots as still photos.

Explore a world under the depths

Discover accessories specially designed for the J4 that enable you to shoot high-quality underwater photos and movies. The compact and stylish waterproof case allows you to dive to a depth of 45m, so you can enjoy more opportunities to capture rare marine life sightings. Use the SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight with 4 flash modes to ensure you are never in the dark when it comes to superb pictures of the deep blue sea.

*1 Among digital cameras with interchangeable lenses available as of 10 April, 2014. Statement based on Nikon research.

Experience the product: Sample Gallery

The cameras created for those who refuse to let life pass them by. Fast, light and assuring quality performance shot after shot, Nikon 1 is the compact answer for capturing all the action of your active lifestyle. Unbelievable AF speed, a brand new CMOS sensor, world-renowned EXPEED image processing and effortless handling. A potent combination guaranteed to preserve every moment in beautiful photos and movies beyond your wildest imagination.

Beyond the digital SLR

105 phase-detection AF points provide fast, precise focus over a large area of the frame.

Nikon’s technological prowess is nowhere more evident than in the advanced hybrid AF system. Featuring phase-detection AF — the same type as found in digital SLR cameras and with 105 AF points — the system is key to the camera’s excellent speed and pinpoint focus precision over virtually the entire frame. The snappy performance of phase-detection AF and wide coverage make it easy to pull subjects into sharp focus. Whether capturing the joyous smiles of your little ones or all the excitement of an action-packed race, you’re sure to appreciate the speed benefits of this incredibly fast AF.

Only from Nikon 1 — AF that leaves digital SLRs far behind

Advanced hybrid AF system combines precision with outstanding speed.

Nikon 1 J4’s advanced AF covers virtually the entire frame with 171 AF points. The all-important central area employs both phase-detection and contrast-detect points, automatically switching between the two depending on subject and lighting. Quick phase-detection AF is used to capture most scenes, including dynamic action beyond the reach of digital SLR cameras. But in dim settings — or when the subject lies outside the central frame — contrast-detect AF takes over, effectively expanding the focus area to ensure that subjects near peripheries are precisely focused.

Locked on

Continuous AF actively maintains focus on moving subjects when shooting at 20 fps*. This lets you freeze expressions and movements in action sequences that only Nikon 1 can catch. Just frame the shot, press the shutter-release button halfway and Nikon 1 J4 locks focus on a moving subject. Continue pressing all the way and you’ve got a sharp, high-speed sequence at 20 fps without having to worry about focus. Thanks to the powerful image-processing engine, you can also fire off a sequence at 60 fps in RAW format with the focus fixed at a specific point.

* Approximate shooting duration: One second at 20 fps or two seconds at 10 fps.

Instant response

Short shooting time lag means fewer missed shots.

There’s nothing more annoying than pressing the shutter-release button and waiting for what seems an eternity while that magic moment slips away. Not so with Nikon 1 J4, the camera that responds instantaneously. Its miniscule shooting time lag makes operation more intuitive, letting you capture shots that can come and go in a heartbeat. This quality is enhanced by the capless 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM, specially designed to keep pace with the camera’s blazing-fast AF.

Easily capture hidden expressions in action sequences.

Active Selection

Capture the action and take home an exciting memory.

Just when is the decisive moment? Rather than guessing, get help using Active Selection. As the action begins to unfold, press the shutter-release button. The camera shoots 20 photos for approximately one second; either all 20 before and through actual shutter release or a total of 20 shots including before, during and after release. When finished shooting, you can review the sequence and decide which images to keep. Save the entire sequence or just the ones that capture the essence of the moment. The choice is yours with Active Selection.

Smart Photo Selector

Shots of parties and groups? Automatically save the best and delete the rest.

Poring over group shots to find the best of the bunch isn’t much fun. So let Smart Photo Selector do the work for you. Just compose the shot then begin pressing the shutter-release button. From the halfway point, Nikon 1 J4 starts shooting and continues until a few moments after you fully press and release the button, recording up to 20 images. The camera then automatically saves the five most pleasing shots and displays what it determines to be the best based on eye blinks, composition and camera-shake blur. Unneeded images are deleted for you. No more worries about missing a great shot due to people blinking, falling out of the frame or blur caused by a shaky hand. You can also set the camera to save and display only one image from the sequence, making it easier than ever to capture the perfect shot.

Slow it way down then select the shot that says it all.

Slow view

Pick and choose the best shot from a slow-motion sequence.

Knowing just when to take the shot while trying to capture fast-moving action can sometimes be difficult. Slow view solves this problem. Simply press the shutter-release button halfway and Nikon 1 J4 records up to 20 frames at 30 fps. The LCD monitor displays the action occurring in slow motion. When you see the shot you like, press the button the rest of the way and the image is automatically saved.

Make stills come alive with the magic of movies.

Motion Snapshot

Add movement to everyday snaps and watch them come to life with a newfound vibrancy. Motion Snapshot appends four seconds of slow-motion video along with ambient sounds or background music to a normal snapshot. Just point and shoot. It’s as easy as taking a photo. Motion Snapshots are created in-camera. No special editing skills or software are required so you can enjoy them immediately. To create a fascinating and compelling visual story of your next excursion, combine up to eight Motion Snapshots into one riveting narrative completely in-camera.

Expand your enjoyment of Motion Snapshot.

Because Motion Snapshots are automatically created in-camera, you can view and share them on the LCD monitor immediately. For added enjoyment, use bundled Nikon Movie Editor software to add music or create unique visual odysseys by combining Motion Snapshots, photos and Full HD movies into a single movie.

Motion Snapshot Effector

Put more excitement into your Motion Snapshots with this mobile app from Randido Inc. Add special effects, combine multiple Motion Snapshots into one and upload your creations to YouTube.